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  1. As Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.
  2. Productivity, Energy and Industry from 6 May to 13 May 2005.

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Alan Johnson
Alan Johnson MP.jpg
Secretary of State for the Home Department
In office
5 June 2009 11 May 2010
Trade union offices
Preceded by General Secretary of the Union of Communication Workers
1992–1995
Position abolished
New office General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union
1995–1997
Succeeded by
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament
for Hull West and Hessle

19972017
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
2004–2005
Succeeded by
Preceded by Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
2005–2006
Succeeded by
Preceded by Secretary of State for Education and Skills
2006–2007
Succeeded byas Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families
Preceded by Secretary of State for Health
2007–2009
Succeeded by
Preceded by Home Secretary
2009–2010
Succeeded by
Preceded by Shadow Home Secretary
2010
Succeeded by
Preceded by Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
2010–2011